Race Website
Additional race information can be found at http://www.kiwanisclubofgalena.com.
Place
Depot Park
Galena, IL US 61036
Description
The Kiwanis Club of Galena is hosting its 8th annual River Trail Run, April 17, 2027. This year funds will be used to develop grants that will be awarded to organizations that support the children of the Galena community. Additional information for the grant application can be found on the Galena Kiwanis website; Kiwanisclubofgalena.com
5K Run/Walk (3.1 miles)
- Start Time: 10 a.m
10K Run (6.2 miles)
- Start Time: 10:10 a.m.
Registration for 5k/10k:
- November 17, 2026 - December 31, 2026 $35
- Jan 1, 2027.- February 28, 2027 $40
- March 1, 2027 - April 16, 2027 $45
- Day of Race: $50 (April 17, 2026) $50
- The registration cost for runners 18 and under will be $25 from Nov. until race day on April 17, 2027
On-line registration closes on Thursday, April 15, 2027at midnight. All participants will receive a t-shirt, but we can’t guarantee t-shirts for registration after April 5, 2027. ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE FINAL, THERE ARE NO REFUNDS!
The Course
- The Galena River Trail is a scenic, forested trail that begins at the Galena Depot Park adjacent to the old Galena Depot Railroad Station.
- Runners and walkers will travel south along the trail and the backwaters of the Mississippi River on an out-and-back trail course. The trail is crushed limestone with a few sections of asphalt pavement. The course is primarily flat, with a few rolling inclines.
- For the safety of all our participants, strollers and dogs will not be permitted on the racecourse during the race.
Packet Pick-Up
Participants can pick up their race packets (t-shirts, chips, race information, etc.) on Friday, April 16, from 4-6 p.m. and Saturday, April 17, 2027 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. There will be a tent under the bridge for the pick- up at Depot Park. Participants must be registered by April 5, to guarantee a t-shirt.
Shirts and Awards
All registered participants receive a racing shirt, bib numbers, and pins. There will be medals for the 1st, 2nd, 3rd place winners in all age groups both male and female.
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Age Groups for both 5K Run-Walk and 10K Run:
Ages: 12 and under,* 13-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+, male-female
Medals:
1st, 2nd, 3rd place in all age groups, male and female
All participants 12 and under who do not medal (1st, 2nd, 3rd) will receive a ribbon.
*Runners in the12 and under who do not Medal (1st-3rd place) will receive a ribbon.
There will be refreshments for participants at the conclusion of the race.
Weather Conditions
The races will be held rain or shine. However, the race directors reserve the right to cancel the races in the event of dangerous conditions, such as lightening or severe flooding.
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